Shops Destroyed as Fire Razes Down Popular Market in Garissa
A popular trading hub has once again been hit by a fire, sparking renewed concerns as traders count their losses.
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$2.43B East San Fernando Valley Light Rail: Skanska-Stacy Witbeck Advances Los Angeles Project
A Skanska and Stacy Witbeck joint venture has moved the $2.43 billion East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project into major construction in Los Angeles. Metro broke ground on October 19, 2026, on the 6.7-mile street-level line…
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Maraga Hails Court Halt on Nairobi National Park Project, Accuses Govt of Environmental Destruction
Maraga congratulated Friends of Nairobi National Park, Just Act Kenya, the Green Belt Movement and 4,642 environmental campaigners whom he credited with challenging the proposed development through legal action and public mobilisation.
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Counties, disaster teams in high-risk areas activated ahead of El Niño
Already, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the current El Niño event could reach unprecedented strength
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KRA Targets Payroll Data, Mobile Money Transactions After Ksh132 Billion Revenue Shortfall
Under the new plans, the taxman will be scrutinising popular business-related money transactions with a view to addressing the revenue shortfalls it experienced.
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Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in US after Brazil cancels his passports
The defeated presidential candidate's arrival in the US came hours after he failed to turn in his passports to Brazilian authorities.
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State agencies’ failure to spend allocated funds raises concern among MPs
Tanui told the committee that the ICT Authority had not requested the release of the funds because a substantial amount of money had been carried forward.
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Probe as woman’s body found wrapped in sack along railway line in Nairobi
An examination revealed visible strangulation marks around the woman’s neck, raising suspicions that she may have been murdered before her body was abandoned
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What Every Kenyan Employer Should Know About the Breastfeeding Mothers Bill 2024
The Breastfeeding Mothers Bill, 2024 was published as National Assembly Bill No. 8 of 2024 on 16 February 2024. Its stated object is to provide a legal framework for mothers who wish to breastfeed at the workplace and to require employers…
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UN Injects Ksh259 Million Into Kenya’s Ebola Preparedness Efforts
So far, Kenya has recorded two deaths among nine confirmed Ebola cases, with the first case involving a 40-year-old man while the second case involves a 65-year-old woman.
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Vinod Goel speaks on e-commerce journey in Kenya, lessons and successes
For a small business owner in a town far from Nairobi, restocking a shop can mean closing for the day, travelling to the city, searching for affordable goods and returning home hoping the trip was worth the time and money.
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Five epic cup shocks after Arsenal's League Cup humiliation
But Grimsby won on penalties to leave then-United boss Ruben Amorim shell-shocked.
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Sugarcane farmers reject proposed Crops Laws Amendment Bill
The Bill, sponsored by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to amend the Sugar Act (No. 11 of 2024), the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research.
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NPS, UK Explore Policing Cooperation Ahead of 2027 General Election
According to the NPS, the engagement focused on strengthening collaboration in community policing, public engagement, intelligence gathering, communication and conflict de-escalation.
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Man kills brother, stabs wife over suspected affair in Vihiga village
The assailant confronted his elder brother over suspicions that he was having an affair with his wife, 24, police said adding they are investigating the case
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DPP Secures Case to Answer in Ksh283.2 Million Cemetery Land Scandal
The upcoming defence hearing will provide the accused with an opportunity to respond to the allegations against them.
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Bizna guide for choosing the right corporate gift this festive season
Corporate gifting is an important part of relationship management. For businesses in Kenya, the festive season presents an opportunity to appreciate loyal customers, recognise business partners, thank suppliers and strengthen relationships…
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Ghanaian twin brothers and US woman plead guilty to $9m romance scam
The group targeted elderly people across US and Europe, luring them into romantic relationship before persuading them to transfer large sums of money.
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Karua Visits Former Ghana President Kufuor, Highlights Investment in Education and Healthcare
Karua said Kufuor’s record in office demonstrated the importance of investing in people as a foundation for national development.
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Shakahola case: Court told SIM Card registered to inmate was linked to Mackenzie
Rimba said he had registered five Safaricom lines to improve his M-Shwari portfolio and qualify for mobile loans. He maintained that the registration was.
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From feed to biosecurity: What it takes to succeed in pig farming
Pig farming is a promising agribusiness venture in Kenya, driven by rising demand for pork, opportunities for smallholder farmers and the potential for relatively quick production cycles. However, turning that demand into sustainable…
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KAA increases airport firefighting workforce by 43pc as passenger traffic rises
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 – Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has increased its airport rescue and firefighting workforce by 43 per cent following the graduation of 98 officers, as rising air…
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KEMSA Upgrades Hospital Facility Serving Over 300,000 Mombasa Residents
The government, through the authority, has announced additional initiatives similar to this, which are set to be rolled out to other counties in a bid to help citizens.
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Okwara bids farewell to Citizen TV after nearly 20 years in journalism
Veteran journalist Yvonne Okwara has left Citizen TV after eight-and-a-half years at the station, reflecting on her career and signalling plans to pursue a new professional chapter.
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